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R146 ULC

1998 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,573 mi
Last recorded53,573 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 ULC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 53,573 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,217 miles

Off side rear tyre wall perished.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,132 miles

oil leak

rear brakes need attention

rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Apr 2006 32,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

rear tyres perished

oil leak

rear brakes need attention

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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R146 ULC is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 81,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R146 ULC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R146 ULC registered?

R146 ULC is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R146 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R146 ULC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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